Subtract 4/6 from 1/3
13 - 46 is -13.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
13 = 1 × 23 × 2 = 26 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
46 = 4 × 16 × 1 = 46 - Subtract the two like fractions:
26 - 46 = 2 - 46 = -26 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13
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